Dupage Policy Journal

Rep. Mazzochi files bill pushing for local control over 5G wireless deployment

By Glenn Minnis | Feb 17, 2020

Illinois state Rep. Deanne Mazzochi (R-Elmhurst) has filed a bill that would give residents of her 47th District – residents of all local districts, for that matter – a stronger voice when the time comes for 5G wireless implementation.

From Kendall County Times

Sen. Oberweis sees little point behind bill to ban motorists from pumping their gas

By Glenn Minnis | 5 years ago

Veteran Illinois state Sen. Jim Oberweis (R-Sugar Grove) wants to see the things that matter most to voters take precedent in Springfield.

Tribune backs 'policy wonk' Ives in 6th District Congressional run

By Glenn Minnis | Feb 17, 2020

Candidate Jeanne Ives (R-Wheaton) is more determined than ever to represent Illinois' 6th Congressional District in the nation's capital.

Rep. Mazzochi says time has passed to get tougher on human trafficking

By Glenn Minnis | Feb 11, 2020

Illinois state Rep. Deanne Mazzochi (R-Elmhurst) is looking to send a message to human traffickers who may be thinking of targeting the state.

From Kendall County Times

Sen. Oberweis calling for AVR program suspension after 'unconscionable' lapses

By Glenn Minnis | 5 years ago

Illinois state Sen. Jim Oberweis (R-Sugar Grove) takes no consolation in the fact that he predicted the Automatic Voter Registration (AVR) program would someday create the havoc it has.

Progressive income tax will drive higher earners out of Illinois, 81st District candidate cautions

By Glenn Minnis | Feb 10, 2020

State House candidate Laura Hois (R-Downers Grove) wants Illinois voters to consider the big picture as we get closer to a critical decision-making time that will undoubtedly shape the state's future.

Rep. Grant calls for support in her commitment to 'positive change' in Springfield

By Glenn Minnis | Feb 10, 2020

Illinois state Rep. Amy Grant (R-Wheaton) wants to be part of a monumental shift in Springfield, and she's calling out for support from both political parties.

Former Burr Ridge Mayor Straub fears a progressive income tax would move Illinois closer to socialism

By Glenn Minnis | Feb 7, 2020

Former Burr Ridge Mayor Mickey Straub remains firmly opposed to the progressive income-tax system being proposed by Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker.

Rep. Mazzochi speaks out for legislation that would 'give autonomy back to school districts'

By Glenn Minnis | Feb 6, 2020

Illinois state Rep. Deanne Mazzochi (R-Elmhurst) is pushing legislation she believes will help end a vicious cycle that many school districts are forced to endure as the result of unfunded mandates.

Ives campaign gets boost with 'On the Radar' nod from NRCC Young Guns

By Glenn Minnis | Feb 6, 2020

No stranger to hard-fought political races, congressional candidate Jeanne Ives’ (R-Wheaton) campaign to unseat U.S. Rep. Sean Casten (D-Downers Grove) in the 6th Congressional District has received valuable recognition from the National Republican Congressional Committee's (NRCC) Young Guns program.

Sen. Oberweis gains Illinois Citizens for Life endorsement in congressional race against Underwood

By Glenn Minnis | Feb 6, 2020

The Illinois Citizens for Life, Federal PAC is the latest organization to publicly back state Sen. Jim Oberweis (R-Sugar Grove) in his run for U.S. Congress against incumbent Rep. Lauren Underwood (D-Naperville) in the 14th Congressional District.

Rep. Grant, GOP eager to see if Pritzker backs his words on ethics reform with action

By Glenn Minnis | Feb 4, 2020

Illinois state Rep. Amy Grant (R-Wheaton) is ready to put Gov. J.B. Pritzker to the test.

GOP candidate Hois sees nothing 'fair' about a tax plan that will slow job growth even more

By Glenn Minnis | Feb 3, 2020

Illinois House candidate Laura Hois (R-Downers Grove) does not agree with the label Gov. J.B. Pritzker has come up with for the progressive or graduated income tax structure he wants voters to approve in November.

House candidate Hois strives to bring 'accountability and integrity' back to state government

By Glenn Minnis | Jan 27, 2020

Illinois House candidate Laura Hois (R-Downers Grove) believes Illinois politicians’ reputation as untrustworthy is well-deserved, and she wants to do something to change that.

From Kane County Reporter

Sen. Oberweis on a mission to rein in government spending

By Glenn Minnis | 5 years ago

Illinois state Sen. Jim Oberweis’ motivation for pledging his support for the Balanced Budget Amendment is as simple as it is sincere.

Rep. Mazzochi to file bill that would safeguard campaign funds for their intended purpose

By Glenn Minnis | Jan 27, 2020

Still in her first-term, Illinois state Rep. Deanne Mazzochi (R-Elmhurst) has seen enough to know that something has to change about the way campaign funds are used in Springfield.

Despite questions, Rep. Grant applauds colleague's drastic response to scourge of corruption

By Glenn Minnis | Jan 27, 2020

Illinois state Rep. Amy Grant (R-Wheaton) is of the opinion that drastic measures must be taken in order to remove the cloud of corruption hanging over the state capital.

Ives on AVR breach: People who knowingly voted illegally should be deported, plain and simple

By Glenn Minnis | Jan 27, 2020

Illinois' Sixth Congressional District candidate Jeanne Ives (R-Wheaton) sees an opportunity for growth amid all the confusion stemming from the recent misstep by the Secretary of State’s Automatic Voting Registration (AVR) program that led to nearly 600 non-citizens mistakenly being registered to vote.

From Will County Gazette

Chicago income tax would only drive more residents out, Sen. Oberweis cautions

By Glenn Minnis | 5 years ago

State Sen. Jim Oberweis (R-Sugar Grove) wonders how much longer Illinois taxpayers will be forced to carry the burden of poor policymaking.

From Prairie State Wire

ILGOP Chairman Schneider demands action as non-citizens were registered to vote in 2018

By Glenn Minnis | 5 years ago

Illinois Republican Party Chairman Tim Schneider is demanding that a state-run program that automatically registers voters be immediately suspended amid reports that non-citizens were certified and cast votes in 2018.